Guest Smitty44 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) I worked Hornets, we wouldn't put a jet in the air if it wasn't safe to fly. and this article was from a year ago. . http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/blue-angel-f-a-18-hornets-shed-parts-in-flight-twice-in-1709836712 Edited June 5, 2016 by Smitty44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) I have not commented on this yet, as the USN and the BAs have a special place in my heart, and it pains me to think Capt. Kuss gave his life so that fewer if any people would be killed on the ground. This got to me - Geico SkyTypers MM Tribute - https://www.facebook.com/newschannel5/videos/10153607782782548/?pnref=story Edited June 5, 2016 by Out2gtcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep One Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 The Thunderbird F-16 crash-landed sliding on its belly to a stop. The photos show it lost the nose and canopy but otherwise shows little damage. Of course the damage may be more extensive to those doing the inspection on site. I think it's probably cheaper to replace it with one from the Bone Yard in Arizona than to try to restore this aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I haven't followed this because of the hype and speculation. I read that the Thunderbird jet is salvageable and will fly again? I find that had o believe... Ya sorry I added to that some, but with both happening on the same day you can't help but scratch you head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Line abreast missing man from the Snowbirds https://www.instagram.com/p/BGQtdqlGtjR/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyDoo Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 and this article was from a year ago. . http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/blue-angel-f-a-18-hornets-shed-parts-in-flight-twice-in-1709836712 I should add, I was CAF. I saw gear doors on Blue Angels jets we wouldn't allow in the air, missing big chunks, we had delamination rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 T Birds are resuming their show schedule this coming weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Ironically it was the same jet both times. It has two ejection seat markings on the airframe, because it is the only jet in the world to fly again after two ejections. Which airframe is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) must have been something weird in airshow country since the russians also lost a Flanker and the Patrouille de Suisse lost a F5E Tiger II while rehearsing the airforce open days at Leeuwarden Airbase in the Netherlands....... Edited June 14, 2016 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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